Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, is set to serve as a polling site for the November Primary Election. The polling site will be open on Tuesday, November 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.…
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Austin Lighthouse Hosts NIB President and Agency Leaders for Quarterly Meeting
Last month, we had the honor of hosting a visit from Soraya Correa, President of National Industries for the Blind, Jeffrey Hawking, VP of Business Development and Retail Distribution, and the leaders of all the Lighthouses in Texas. It was…
Get Ready for White Cane Day
Mark your calendars for Austin’s 2024 White Cane Day Celebration! It’s coming up on Wednesday, October 16th from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, located at 1100 W. 45th Street in…
Walk for a Cause: Join Austin Lighthouse for 2024 Komen Austin More Than Pink Walk
It’s that time of the year again! The 2024 Komen Austin More Than Pink Walk is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that the Austin Lighthouse team will be participating once more. Last year, we had an…
Brandye Lacy Advocates for Disability Employment in Latest Heard and Empowered Podcast Episode
In the latest episode of National Industries for the Blind’s Heard and Empowered podcast, Brandye Lacy, Austin Lighthouse’s marketing coordinator and NIB Advocate for Leadership and Employment, sits down with Dr. Hoby Wedler to share her inspiring journey of vision…
CapMetro’s Pickup Service: A Convenient Transit Solution for Austin Lighthouse Employees
CapMetro’s Pickup is a hit for employees at the Austin Lighthouse! Since it’s debut on January 14, Pickup Dove Springs has received over 200 requests to and from the Lighthouse’s two Pickup stop locations. Pickup is a limited-area shared ride shuttle service…